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NTSB identifies problem of distracted flying: part two
In our last post we discussed a tragic helicopter accident in 2011 and the recent ruling in the case by the National Transportation Safety Board. The board unanimously found that the helicopter pilot was distracted during the pre-flight safety check, failing to notice...
Who’s responsible for “mudding” injuries?
"Mudding" refers to off-road driving through muddy fields, creeks, meadows or other areas. This extreme driving sport can get messy as it typically involves spinning wheels, flinging mud and tearing up vegetation. But when it involves injury or property damage, who is...
Louisiana has nation’s highest car insurance rates
In the past we've covered several issues surrounding auto insurance, including common kinds of accidents that may not be covered by all insurance policies. We've also discussed the importance of working with your insurance agent after a motor vehicle accident and...
Cruise Lines Urged To Adopt Passenger “Bill of Rights”
Cruise ships have come under fire in the media lately in light of a series of mishaps on cruise ships. First, the Costa Concordia disaster grabbed headlines. And, more recently, a Carnival cruise ship was stranded in the Gulf of Mexico after a fire wiped out the...
Federal appeals court grants damages to injured seaman
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, which hears federal cases out of states including Louisiana, recently issued a ruling regarding damages available to employees who are injured at sea. The employee in this case suffered a back injury while...
Study shows importance of seatbelt use for expecting moms
The aftermath of a motor vehicle accident can be serious for anyone, including the drivers of any vehicles involved, their passengers and other road users. In addition to property damage to vehicles and possibly roadways, parties may be on the hook for financial...
ATA releases update on safety plan
Four years ago the American Trucking Association released a list of 20 safety priorities aimed at reducing truck accidents on America's roads. Cutting down on accidents would not only protect truckers, but everyone who shares the road with them. A recent report from...
Noted Louisiana rapper Mr. Magic killed in car crash
Louisiana rap fans are mourning the death of Mr. Magic, the New Orleans rapper who was killed in a car accident in Mississippi last Friday. Mr. Magic, whose real name was Awood Johnson, and his wife, Chastity Johnson, were killed just outside of Hattiesburg. They had...
Are you covered by your insurance?
The phrase "motor vehicle accident" may call to mind a two-car fender bender or multi-vehicle pileup for most people. However, according to insurance industry experts, less than half of all the accidents on the road involve two cars. Many others involve cyclists or...
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